Matthews International Corporation provides brand solutions, memorialization products, and industrial technologies worldwide. The company's SGK Brand Solutions segment offers brand management and pre-media services, printing plates and cylinders, engineered products, imaging services, digital asset management, merchandising display systems, and marketing and design services primarily for the consumer goods and retail industries. Its Memorialization segment manufactures and markets a range of memorialization products for use in cemeteries, funeral homes, and crematories. This segment offers cast bronze memorials, flush bronze and granite memorials, upright granite memorials and monuments, cremation memorialization products, granite benches, flower vases, crypt plates and letters, cremation urns, niche units, cemetery features and statues, caskets, community and family mausoleums, bronze plaques, letters, emblems, vases, lights, and photo ceramics, as well as architectural products to identify or commemorate people, places, events, and accomplishments. The company's Industrial Technologies segment designs, manufactures, and distributes marking and coding equipment and consumables, industrial automation products, warehouse automation systems, and order fulfillment systems for identifying, tracking, picking, and conveying consumer and industrial products. This segment serves manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors of durable goods and building products; consumer goods manufacturers; and pharmaceutical producers. Matthews International Corporation was founded in 1850 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
IPO Year: 1994
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: matw.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2021 | $60.00 | Buy | Sidoti |
Sidoti initiated coverage of Matthews with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $60.00
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Failure to Elect All Three of Matthews' Director Nominees Will Lead to Short-Term Oversight by Individuals Who Have No Knowledge of Matthews' Businesses Urges Shareholders to Vote "FOR" All Three of Matthews' Director Nominees on the WHITE Proxy Card and "WITHHOLD" on Barington's Director Nominees PITTSBURGH, Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (Nasdaq GSM: MATW) ("Matthews" or the "Company") today outlined the key reasons to vote on the WHITE proxy card for all three of the Company's director nominees – Terry L. Dunlap, Alvaro Garcia-Tunon and J. Michael Nauman. Not only does Matthews have the right strategy and the right team in place – with changes mad
Mr. Gebhardt Brings Significant Experience in Batteries and EV Technology Solutions Gregory Babe to Resign from Board, Effective Immediately PITTSBURGH, Feb. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) ("Matthews" or the "Company") today announced that Thomas Gebhardt has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. As previously announced on January 24, 2025, Gregory S. Babe informed Matthews that he would not stand for re-election to the Company's Board at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. As a result of the addition of Mr. Gebhardt to the Matthews Board, Mr. Babe has resigned from the Board, effec
Announces Transition of Board Chair and Future Appointment of Independent Director with Significant Battery and EV Technology Experience; New Director to be Appointed in the Near-Term Commits to Declassification of the Board and Other Governance Changes PITTSBURGH, Feb. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation ("Matthews" or the "Company") today announced a Board refreshment plan and corporate governance enhancements in furtherance of its commitment to enhance long-term shareholder value. Board Chair Transition The Matthews Board of Directors intends to effect an orderly transition of the Board Chair role. The Board will appoint a new independent Board Chair by
Nominations Follow Years of Stock Price Underperformance, Unacceptable Capital Allocation, Poor Execution, and Excessive Spending at Matthews Believes Director Candidates Have the Skills, Experience, and Commitment to Shareholders Required to Enhance Long-Term Value Calls for a New, Credible CEO and a Refreshed, Declassified Board Committed to Holding Management Accountable NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Barington Capital Group, L.P. ("Barington Capital") and certain of its affiliates (collectively "Barington" or "we"), a fundamental, value-oriented activist investor that beneficially owns approximately 2% of the outstanding common stock of Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ
PITTSBURGH, April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) ("Matthews" or the "Company") today announced that Francis Wlodarczyk has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Wlodarczyk brings 35 years of experience in industrial automation, working with global and regional manufacturers in many industries, including automotive, material handling, packaging and consumer products. Most recently, Mr. Wlodarczyk served as Senior Vice President, Intelligent Devices at Rockwell Automation located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In this role, he led a multi-billion-dollar global business, responsible for strategic direction, growth, and profitabi
ISS Finds "the Board Should Have Already Taken Steps to Install These Provisions, Rather Than Ignoring Them Until the Final Stage of a Proxy Contest" ISS Notes that "Without Further Board Change at This Meeting, Pending Decisions About Board Composition and Other Important Matters Will Remain Subject to the Influence of Directors Who Enabled the Disappointing Circumstances Culminating in This Proxy Contest" Recommends Shareholders Vote "WITHHOLD" on Matthews' Nominees Terry L. Dunlap, Alvaro Garcia-Tunon and J. Michael Nauman Barington Capital Urges Shareholders to Follow the UNANIMOUS Recommendations of ISS, Glass Lewis, and Egan-Jones by Voting "FOR" the Election of ALL of its Nominees NE
Rare Unanimous Support of Barington's Nominees from All Three Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms ISS, Glass Lewis, and Egan-Jones Further Validates the Need for Ana Amicarella, Chan Galbato and James Mitarotonda on the Matthews Board Strongly Urges Shareholders to Vote "FOR" the Election of ALL of Barington Capital's Nominees Ahead of Tomorrow's Annual Meeting NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Barington Capital Group, L.P. ("Barington Capital"), a fundamental, value-oriented activist investor that, together with the other participants in its solicitation (collectively "Barington" or "we"), beneficially owns approximately 2.2% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Matthews
Failure to Elect All Three of Matthews' Director Nominees Will Lead to Short-Term Oversight by Individuals Who Have No Knowledge of Matthews' Businesses Urges Shareholders to Vote "FOR" All Three of Matthews' Director Nominees on the WHITE Proxy Card and "WITHHOLD" on Barington's Director Nominees PITTSBURGH, Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (Nasdaq GSM: MATW) ("Matthews" or the "Company") today outlined the key reasons to vote on the WHITE proxy card for all three of the Company's director nominees – Terry L. Dunlap, Alvaro Garcia-Tunon and J. Michael Nauman. Not only does Matthews have the right strategy and the right team in place – with changes mad
A Vote "FOR" Barington's Nominees is a Vote in Favor of the Relevant Skills, Board Experience, Independent Perspectives and Fierce Commitment to Shareholders Required to Help Drive Good Governance and Long-Term Value Creation at Matthews Warns Shareholders NOT to Be Misled by Matthews' Blatant Last-Minute Attempts to Placate Shareholders Days Before the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Reaffirms that the Incumbent Board Has Overseen 18 Years of Underperformance, Unacceptable Capital Allocation and Operating Execution, and Poor Corporate Governance Strongly Encourages Shareholders to Follow the Recommendations of Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms ISS, Glass Lewis, and Egan-Jones and
Sends Letter to Matthews' Shareholders Highlighting the Company's Poor Governance, Deeply Troubling Board Culture and Desperate, Last-Ditch Effort to Placate Shareholders Ahead of 2025 Annual Meeting Believes Matthews' Proposed Governance Improvements and Sale of SGK Brand Solutions Division Are a Direct Response to Barington's Positive Influence and that Shareholders Remain at Risk Without Barington's Nominees on the Board Urges Matthews Shareholders to Vote "FOR" the Election of ALL of Barington Capital's Highly Qualified Nominees Whose Proven Board Effectiveness, Relevant Skills and Backgrounds, and Fierce Commitment to Shareholders Will Benefit ALL Matthews Shareholders NEW YORK, Feb. 1
Mr. Gebhardt Brings Significant Experience in Batteries and EV Technology Solutions Gregory Babe to Resign from Board, Effective Immediately PITTSBURGH, Feb. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) ("Matthews" or the "Company") today announced that Thomas Gebhardt has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. As previously announced on January 24, 2025, Gregory S. Babe informed Matthews that he would not stand for re-election to the Company's Board at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. As a result of the addition of Mr. Gebhardt to the Matthews Board, Mr. Babe has resigned from the Board, effec
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) ("Matthews" or the "Company") today announced that a U.S. District Court Judge has issued an order denying Tesla's renewed request to block Matthews' right to sell its innovative DBE solutions to existing and potential global customers. The Company issued the following statement: On February 6, 2025, Matthews announced the favorable ruling in arbitration against Tesla, which reaffirmed the Company's right to sell its proprietary dry battery electrode technology ("DBE") to customers around the world. Since that date, Tesla has responded by filing two additional legal attacks – in less than s
Urges Shareholders Not to be Fooled by the Company's 11th Hour Governance Changes: Clearly A Direct Reaction to Barington's Nomination Encourages Shareholders to Follow the Recommendations of Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms ISS, Glass Lewis, and Egan-Jones by Voting the GOLD Proxy Card "FOR" the Election of ALL of Barington's Nominees NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Barington Capital Group, L.P. ("Barington Capital"), a fundamental, value-oriented activist investor that, together with the other participants in its solicitation (collectively "Barington" or "we"), beneficially owns approximately 2.2% of the outstanding shares of Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ:MATW)
Announces Transition of Board Chair and Future Appointment of Independent Director with Significant Battery and EV Technology Experience; New Director to be Appointed in the Near-Term Commits to Declassification of the Board and Other Governance Changes PITTSBURGH, Feb. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation ("Matthews" or the "Company") today announced a Board refreshment plan and corporate governance enhancements in furtherance of its commitment to enhance long-term shareholder value. Board Chair Transition The Matthews Board of Directors intends to effect an orderly transition of the Board Chair role. The Board will appoint a new independent Board Chair by
When Combined with Previously Announced Transaction, Total Upfront Consideration for Divestiture of the SGK Segment to be $400 Million, Implying Total Value in Excess of $600 million Proceeds to be Used for Continued Debt Repayment PITTSBURGH, Feb. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) ("Matthews" or the "Company") today announced that it has entered into a letter of intent ("LOI") for the sale of the remaining operating businesses within the SGK Brand Solutions ("SGK") reporting segment, which primarily consists of its European roto-gravure packaging and surfaces businesses. Under the terms of the LOI, Matthews will receive $50 million of to
Fiscal 2025 First Quarter Financial Highlights: Company maintains outlook for fiscal 2025 (subject to the completion of the SGK Brand Solutions (SGK) transaction)Positive arbitration ruling affirms Company's right to sell its DBE solutionsCost reduction program on trackRegulatory filings for SGK transaction initiated; continue to expect transaction to be completed by mid-2025 with proceeds applied substantially to debt reductionWebcast: Friday, February 7, 2025, 9:00 a.m., (201) 689-8471 PITTSBURGH, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) today announced financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2025. In discussin
GAMCO Asset Management Endorses Matthews' Director Nominees Urges Shareholders to Vote "FOR" All Three of Matthews' Director Nominees on the WHITE Proxy Card and "WITHHOLD" on Barington's Director Nominees PITTSBURGH, Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) ("Matthews" or the "Company") today issued a letter to its shareholders highlighting significant shareholder support and reiterating the Board's commitment to long-term shareholder value. The full text of the letter is pasted below: February 3, 2025 Dear Matthews Shareholder: Over Matthews' rich 175-year history, we have evolved, through innovation and investment, complementary and m
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) announced that its Board of Directors declared, at its regularly scheduled meeting today, a dividend of $0.25 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable February 24, 2025 to stockholders of record February 10, 2025. About Matthews International Corporation Matthews International Corporation is a global provider of industrial technologies, memorialization products and brand solutions. The Industrial Technologies segment includes the design, manufacturing, service and sales of high-tech custom energy storage solutions; product identification and warehouse automation te
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) ("Matthews" or the "Company") today announced that it has filed an investor presentation with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") in connection with its upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled to be held on February 20, 2025. The presentation is viewable at: www.matw.com/investors. Key highlights of the presentation include: The Board and management team have strategically positioned Matthews for long-term success Matthews has strategically diversified the portfolio into promising new markets and built a global platform positioned to win across brands, solutions and m
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (Nasdaq GSM: MATW) today announced plans to release its first quarter fiscal year 2025 earnings results after the market closes on Thursday, February 6, 2025. The Company will host a conference call and webcast to review the financial and operating results for the period and discuss its outlook. Participating in the call will be Joseph C. Bartolacci, President and CEO and Steven F. Nicola, Chief Financial Officer. A question-and-answer session will follow. First Quarter 2025 Conference CallFriday, February 7, 20259:00 a.m. Eastern TimePhone: 201-689-8471Webcast and accompanying slide presentation: WebcastReg
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) ("Matthews" or the "Company") today issued the following statement in response to the recent statement and nomination notice the Company has received from Barington Capital Group ("Barington"): Our recent operating results reflect solid performance by our core businesses and demonstrate the resilience of our team in the face of a challenging market environment. As a result of strong execution and oversight by the Matthews Board of Directors and management team, the fundamentals of our businesses and their long-term outlook are strong: • Memorialization has benefited from pricing actions an
Financial Highlights: 4th Quarter consolidated sales of $446.7 million; $1.80 billion for fiscal 2024Outstanding debt reduced by $53.8 million during the quarterCost reduction actions progressing wellCompany sets adjusted EBITDA guidance for fiscal 2025Webcast: Friday, November 22, 2024, 9:00 a.m., (201) 689-8471 PITTSBURGH, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) today announced financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2024. In discussing the Company's results, Joseph C. Bartolacci, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: "Our consolidated operating results for the fiscal 2024 fourth quarter reflecte
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) announced that its Board of Directors declared, at its regularly scheduled meeting today, a dividend of $0.25 per share on the Company's common stock, representing an increase to the Company's quarterly dividend rate. Joseph C. Bartolacci, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: "Consistent with our long-term practice, we are pleased to announce another annual increase in our dividend for fiscal 2025. This reflects our ongoing confidence in the Company's cash generation and long-term growth strategies." This represents the 31st consecutive annual dividend increase since becoming a pu
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (Nasdaq GSM: MATW) today announced plans to release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 earnings results after the market closes on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The Company will host a conference call and webcast to review the financial and operating results for the period and discuss its outlook. Participating in the call will be Joseph C. Bartolacci, President and CEO and Steven F. Nicola, Chief Financial Officer. A question-and-answer session will follow. Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Conference CallFriday, November 22, 20249:00 a.m. Eastern TimePhone: 201-689-8471Webcast and accompanying slide
Fiscal 2024 Third Quarter Financial Highlights: Outstanding debt reduced by $12.6 million during the quarter3rd Quarter GAAP EPS of $0.06; non-GAAP adjusted EPS of $0.56SGK Brand Solutions segment reports sales growth for the quarterEnergy storage sales impacted by customer delaysCompany announces cost reduction initiativesWebcast: Friday, August 2, 2024, 9:00 a.m., (201) 689-8471 PITTSBURGH, Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) today announced financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2024. In discussing the results for the Company's fiscal 2024 third quarter, Joseph C. Bartolacci, President and Chief Executiv